Substation Apparatus Technician Apprentice

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association•Pueblo West, CO

13d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Substation Apparatus Technician Apprentice. The hiring wage is $43.38. All bargaining (Union) bids for this position must be submitted by October 17, 2025, for the provisions of article 21 in the collective bargaining agreement to apply. On completion of the ten-day Union bidding period, if no qualifying Union bids are submitted, this posting will stay up on Tri-State's internal job postings site for any interested non-bargaining employees to apply.

Requirements

Satisfactory work record.
Successful completion of Transmission Technical Apprentice Qualification Test with a 75% or better score.
Successful completion of Transmission Substation Technician and Substation Apparatus Technician Practical (hands-on) Test with a 75% or better score.
Valid Colorado Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
First Aid and CPR Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Ability to perform First Aid and CPR.
Willingness to work in and around high voltages.
Willingness to accept overnight travel up to 75% of working time.
Reside within 60 minutes response time from regular reporting location.
Willingness and ability to work extra and irregular hours.
Willingness and ability to work under unusual or special working conditions (storms, extreme temperatures, winds, darkness, etc.).
Sufficient knowledge and skill in the safe use of basic hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic tools, and electronic test equipment.
Willingness and ability to climb steel structures and work at various heights.
Ability to work in confined areas.

Responsibilities

Complete a successful Background Check.
Complete a Personal Risk Assessment and Fair Credit Reporting Act Form.
Maintain a satisfactory work record.
Successfully pass the Transmission Technical Apprentice Qualification Test with a 75% or better score.
Successfully pass the Transmission Substation Technician and Substation Apparatus Technician Practical (hands-on) Test with a 75% or better score.
Obtain and maintain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions within 6 months of hire.
Obtain and maintain a First Aid and CPR Certification within 6 months of hire, and have the ability to perform First Aid and CPR.
Work in and around high voltages common to the electrical utility industry.
Accept overnight travel up to 75% of working time.
Reside within 60 minutes response time from your regular reporting location.
Work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require.
Work under unusual or special working conditions such as storms, extreme temperatures, winds, darkness, etc.
Safely use basic hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic tools, and electronic test equipment.
Climb steel structures and work at various heights.
Work in confined areas.
Demonstrate the ability to perform essential job functions.